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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
NO CHRISTMAS FOR HIM.
The Hard Luck Of Poor Fellow
Out of a Job.

Out of Job.
Chicago Herald.
You have surely seen him-the poor
devil out of jOb-with his coat but
toned to his chin, hungry look in his
eyes, and bit of antique stocking
showing through the hole in the side of
his shoe. He mingles with the holiday
throng-gazes at the shop-windoW
Splendors, lodges fat women with chill
dren'S chairs and other seasOnable
weapons in nand, and stands and looks
at the automatic Santa Claus. But
there is no glistening in his eye, no
smile upon his lips. Christmas is a
mOckery for him. He is busted.
"Everything seems to be agin me-"
said one of these unfortunateS the other
day. ''Had job promised me. but L
went by the board O. trade clock an got
there too late. Anudder Teller got the
job. An old friend o. mine promised to
meet me his last payday, and set me up
Sellin' oranges on the street. Afore he
got to where | was he met some odder
fellerS, got drunk with 'em an spent all
his money. But that want the worst.
Night afOre last l made up my mind I
was goin' to git turkey an take it to
an old woman l knows up near Goose
island an have my Christmas dinner
with her.
II went down to the viaduck over the
Northwestern tracks, got down onto the
braces underneath, and watched my
chance. Purity soon freight train came
along with car O poultry in it. The
crates were piled up higher'n boX-car,
an up through the Stats O. one o. the
topmOSt boxes was sticken' the head o.
big gobbler. Bracin' myself agin the
beams L reached for that turk and got
him by the neck. held to him like
death to sick niger, but, with my
usual luck, the burned slat on that crate
was nailed down too tight. All | got o.
the blasted turk was his head, an
couldn't make no Christmas dinner on
that, could I?''
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

the city from his new and imposing res
idence on the bluff, and feeling thank
full he is SO nearly related to his brother.
ID. a. MOnfOrt considering as to how
much trouble and annoyance he has eS-
capped by resigning the presidency of
the Ice Palace and Carnival Association.
Frank KeOgh explaining to an inter-
presidents message.
c. ID. Kerr preparing a Fourth of July
Grafton, to be delivered at the Minnesota
boat club regatta. -.
George w. LamSOn at work sizing up
the irregular Greek verbs, with a view
of showing that DOnnelly is wrong in
saying that Shakespeare did not under
stand Greek.
Allen Marvel figuring up the increase
in the earnings of the Manitoba road,
now that the road runs into Helena.
James DOran explaining to an admir-
ing crowd the cause that sent wheat kit
ing5up. and how the boys here in St.
Paul picked up some very snug sums of
money for the holidays after the base
ball season ended.
Charles Z. Flandrau writing poem on
the beauties and natural charms of the
fountain of eternal youth.
j. l.. FOrepaugh writing poem on
the third ice palace.
Ed A. Hemmenway rehearsing a
chorus for the st. Georges Snowshoe
club. -
H. r. Bigelow contemplating with
much satisfaction the new court house
that he and the other members of the
commission have bestowed so much time
and attention upon.
HI. G. Burbank patiently waiting and
hoping for cold weather, when over
coats and heavy clothing will sell
quickly.
w. P. Clough, in Helena, Mont,
breathing forth choice quotations from
the poets on snow, and praying the next
opening of the Manitoba may be free
from it.
George c. Squires making out free
list of the badges and trophies won by
the Minnesota Boat club.
H. p. Upham wondering what on
earth all this talk of the real estate men
in regard to loans, means.
F.B.Clarke studying seventy volumes
of commentaries on the interstate COM
merce law.
<. Stone German watching through a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

patch reporter discussing in loud voice
and heated language that most import
ant subject, ''How to Run a unicipal
Court"
Rev. NJ. MEG. Dana sending a cable
gram to Rt. Hon. w. E. Gladstone, ask
ing him to speak on prison reform at the
next meeting of the state board of cor
rectionS and charities.
John B. Brisbin preparing his ballot
for Gen. Jackson at the coming presi-
dental election.
Patrick Butler forgetting what the
trump was in little Six-handed game.
L. /. Casserly looking at himself in a
glass after having shaved off his mus
tache, and saying to himself 81 wonder
what the girls will think of me now?"
Capt. II. A. Castle thanking his lucky
stars the day he quit the Dispatch all d
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

party delighting every one with hi
courtly bearing and his polished adj
dress.
Sam Dawson counting up the receipts
and expenses OF the races during Fair
week.
r. B. Galusha waiting impatiently at
the rendezvous for his comrades, Cos, =
Doc" and the judge.
Bruno Beaupre with his PAGERS hav-
ing brush with "Bilr' Merriam on
Summit avenue, and wearing a smile on
his face that seemed to say "Do you
want lIne?"
Gordon E. Cole crossing the street to
avoid meeting his old friend Tom Will
son, who is around with copy of House
File No. 141.
Mark Costello keeping his spirits up
and the cold weather out by touching a
small pony"
Stanford Newell making strenuous
efforts to save the G. 0. p. from falling
into inOcuOaS deSuetude.
James S. Hill attempting to build a
railroad between San Francisco and
Hong Kong.
George V. Bacon patting Ignatius
Donnelly on the back for his having
proved that Bacon wrote Shakespeare.
H. +. Stevens viewing the city of St.
Paul from his private fort at the head
of Jackson street.
S. S. Breed filled with admiration at
the progress of the Manitoba road
toward the Pacific.
Thomas Cochran, Jr., patientlywaiting
for revival in the real estate trade.
K. w. Ransom endeavOring to learn
how the president made his message so
short.
William Rhodes giving his opinion in
pamphlet form OH the ST. Paul Base
Ball club.
Claiming Seabury gazing with inter
est at the picture of the new ice palace.
William {. Strickland hustling on
snowShoeS for all the insurance within
reach.
II. E. Thompson putting his fast span
of bays over the snow at a 2:40 gait.
j. j. Lemon buying up ali the real
estate on Dayton's bluff.
Il. S. White unloading the first car
load of goods into Helena over the Man
itOba road.
II. l.. Moss figuring on the insurance
of the ice palace.
L. T. Cakes studying how to get even
with the Manitoba people for cutting
into the transcOntinental business, at
the same time remarking that J.T. Odell
''lit in soft place"
Capt. L. 3. Marrett figuring the fine
points of his NutwoOd colt.
ID. A. j. Baker wondering why there
were not more letters in the alphabet
when he was born.
John l.. Merriam enjoying a view of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
HIS CHRISTMAS CIGAR.
A Brand That Ought to Go With
COrned Beef


Mrs. Minks-Why howde do, Mrs.
Winks, buying Christmas presents, L
suppose?
= Mrs. Winks-Yes, am trying to find
something for my husband.
- ''HOw fortunate you met me. [ just
made such discovery. l suppose Mr..
4Ninks SmOkeS?'
- Eyes, like locomotive"
$50 does Mr.. Minks, and thought as
long as he would be sure to spend money
for cigars anyhow, Knight as we'll spend
it for him and get cigars for his Christ
mas present"
q ''How wise you are! Why, it won't
cost cent extra, will it?''
THAT'S just what l was going to ex-
plain. Mr.. Minks pays 10 cents apiece
for his cigars, and that means so hun
kred, you know"
''Yes, suppose So"
81 swell, | went to store and, what do
IsyOu think; the man offered me some
Fcigars in box just covered with beau
tiful pictures at SIPS box, and there's
a hundred In box
"What bargain?'
"Yes; | bought the whole stock. Isn't
it splendid?"
Omaha World.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
maiden speech at Christmas dinner

maiden speech at Christmas dinner
notables at Washington.
Ex-senator G. d. Gilfillan IDENTIFY
the very spot in the Holy land wht
the man of the parable fell amoi
thieves.
Senator Albert Scheffer figuring
the first years profits of the Commerce;
National bank.
W. r. Merriam getting ready for al
kind of boom that will suit 1888.
f. d. Abbey looking about for
barn site to make way for the count
jail.
Sd. Ahern endeavoring to sell BishC
Ireland lot for his new church.
W. ID. Mum blessing the day he fir
met Judge Egan.
DR.. Chamberlain swelling around
his ''most popular young DOCTOR fl
coat.
A. F. Jacassy quoting from Rome
and Juliet, whats in a name?"
Dan Lawler receiving the congratl
latiOnS of his Irish friends on being az
pointed as president of the Irish Nd
tiOnal league of st. Paul.
M. j. Boyle repelling the KILN
glanceS of the Nushka ladies.
Il. d. O'Brien, of the Minnesota club
oHSdSOu oii dllOIiiCl iIioH uidHld tute
will knock ''O'Phelan's Stratagem" int
a cooked hat.
Cass Gilbert entertaining his lad
friends with an original song, entitle,
''I'm Dude, Dandy Dude"
j. J. O'Leary, sizing up his bieep
preparatory to giving the ladies trea
at the next boat race.
Dennis Ryan on corner explaining
to Michael DOran how to construct al
aQueduct and make money.
j. A. Wheelock examining the eX
changes for unfavorable notices of Don
nelly'S Cryptogram, and smiling witt
fiendiSh glee at every fresh discovery.
William p. Murray expressing wis
that the State Reform school should b.
removed to Jericho.
EsgaWnd Rice at swell Washington
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

but, from all appearances, the
object of her pity was a
professional. With few words of adj
monition to the little beggar they once
more started toward the shop.
All this while the boys had remained
silent as to their purchases, but mamma
knew their dispositions so well she felt
satisfied that there would be no daily
ing with them, forioth minds were
usually made up quickly. Fred, firing
of Grace's perVersity, suggested that
she be given time to decide what she
wanted, while he be given a chance to
show them what he had selected. He
led the way to the counter of an ac-
quaintance, who had kindly laid aside
some articles, subject to the approval OF
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson
looked carefully over the selections and
found not one of the family had been
forgotten. Even the cat was on the list,
as there was a tiny little bell, with
bright ribbon attached. for her. Mamma
and papa gave their little six-year-old
many words of praise for his judieious
investments and unselfish nature.
Very soon Willie had all of his pur-
chases made; but Grace, with the usual
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
NIUSICFOR A MOTHER IN-LAW
How a Mean Man Intends to Ma

How a Mean Man Intends to Make
Christmas Unpleasant.
Philadelphia Herald.
''Hello! jerks, going to have COM
pany at your house for Christmas?"
Eyes; my wife's mother is coming"
II congratulate you. How long is
she going to stay~
well, she writes that she is going to
stay two weeks, but [ don't think she
will / don't think she can stand it that
long. She detestS noise and confusion,
and Pm going to buy my boy the bige
gest drum | can find. A big trumpet
for the next oldest, and crying doll
and triangle for the little girl. Hal
ha! good scheme, isn't it?"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

feminine indecision, thought best to
postpone until tomorrow evening, for
really there were so many pretty things,
and so little money in her purse with
which to buy, she would have to think
over it for at least another day! No
amount of persuasion could convince
her that she could buy them. She must
be allowed another day; and, as she
had been promised that she should
spend her money as she wished, there
was nothing left but to submit to the
little tyrant. And the parents retraced
their steps homeWard, feeling as though
their expedition was not entirely sue
cess as all object lesson.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

nesota street and signing for the good
old friends of yOre.
NJ. j. Bell figuring up the profits of
his fat Office for the year and calculating
how much of it it will take to get there
next time.
Col. w. B. Bend weeping on the neck
of his old cOmrade in arms, Gen. Nc
Carthy, the latter singing to slow music
''Auld Lang Syne."
George Benz wondering whether it
wouldn't be a good plan to meet the
high license measure with good big
brewery in the old Metropolitan hotel.
DR.. AmoSs taking a header from his
cutter on Wabasha street.
j. L. Beaumont weeping over forty
acre plat that has just been divided into
some 800 odd lots.
Col. Allen gazing fondly at the old
Merchants hotel and solilOquizing,
''When those | loved proved false in
deed, thou st been a friend to me-"
BazZy Armstrong responding to a
toast, ''The District Court" in the fol-
lowing beautiful language: 'YOu do
solemnly swear that the evidence you
shall give, ETC."
William Delaney jumping from roof
to roof carrying out his OnerOuS and
uolle CIOUo OuliCo III tIiC pOolLiOu VI uIc
warden.
Hugh c. Donnelly steaming down the
river in his little naptha boat bound for
New Orleans.
Gus Beaulieu writing editorials at
White Earth on the great Sheehan
problem.
T. T. FauntlerOy hoping ne may
have chance to be heard at the next
Republican state convention.
ID. f. Reece preparing for grand eff
fort on caucus night at the Merchants.
Ex-MayOr G. d. O'Brien begging his
friends not to make him chairman of
the next county convention.
H. Ii. Fuller devising ways and means
by which he can make the coming year
both hot and expensive for Pat Kelly.
Police G ERIK Morton in the Market
house trying to identify turkey.
Assistant City Clerk Tong mentally
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
the governors chair was good enough

the governors chair was good enough
for him.
Ignatius Donnelly figuring up how
many more cipherS he will have to find
to make him the richest man on earth.
The farmers up in Dakota blowing
snow.
John l.. Sullivan in England singing,
''1'm ruler of the queens navee."
W. NJ. Severance making new brand
of twenty-penny nails.
Lon Whiteman up at Duluth meditat-
ing whether he will run the state cabinet
or say AYE" at Washington.
Marshal W. N. Campbell perusin e
the works of great free traders prepara-
tory to the coming stump.
Senator G. K. Davis delivering his
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
HER CHRISTMAS RACKET.

Pretty little maiden,
Do your eyes Of blue
Sparkle to deceive mel
Is thy heart untrue?
Do thy lips Of coral
Smile for me alone?
Have you loved another,
Said you were his own?
Yet why should I ask 1t?
For full well know
You've worked the Christmas racket
On many a luckless beau.
Merchant Traveller
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
lescope the games of base bail played

lescope the games of base bail played
California.
J. Perry Gribben figuring on what the
ice of lumber is likely to be next sea-
n if he should take down his sign
)ards and put them in bulk on the
arket.
j. M. Hannaford on high peak of the
ocky mountains watching the opera
ons OF the Union Pacific road.
L. s. Harris indicating to the st. Paul
Duluth railroad managers the advisa-
lllty of double tracking the road and
putting it into good condition.
4. +. Drake writing an elaborate treat
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

girl of seven, had been waiting so i'm
patiently for the past week to spend the
accumulation of pennies in their re-
spective banks, and now that the
longed-for evening had come, they were
awaiting papa'S summons with beaming
countenances and hearts full of glad
ness. ''NOw, mamma must help us make
our selections" says Willie, the elder.
feeling that his money should be spent
JudiciouSly, yet questioning his own
financial ability. He had so many
friends to whom he felt I'M
der obligations, and the windows
were filled with so many tempting arti-
cleS that he feared to begin lest his
money would run short. Mamma pro-
tested, however, that this was to be one
batch of purchases over which she had
no control. OF course she would make
suggestions and assist in deciding the
appropriateness of any article, but each
little one must spend his money as he
saw fit.
The little family made a merry, happy
group as they sauntered forth, making
picture to delight the most confirmed
old bachelor, filling his breast with envy
for this more fortunate Benedict.
''Well, Grace, as you are a girl we
will allow you to lead us to the shop that
contains what you most DESIRE"
"Oh! PapaH' she cries. There are
score of shops l must visit. | want
handsome new Bible for grandma;
a pair of spectacles for grandpa; a
writing desk for Aunt Laura, and then
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-- 49,
LII iISsIi tic NLOBE
The King Bee Journals
tic.
would not do without it,
For half my princely
stipend!
And, as for frankie!
Why, she'd bar me out en-
tirely
If / came home without q
copy
Of the Sunday issuel
GROVER CLEVELAND,
Washington, D. G.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
AN OBJECT LESSON.
Grace, Fred and Willie Henderson Go on
Christmas Shopping Tour.
SCHEME OF THE PARENTS.
They Wanted to Inculcate a Higher Sen.
timent in Their Children---Results
of the Mission.

OW, children, for
the Compromised
shopping tOur!''
These were the
words with which
Mr.. Henderson adj
dressed his family
a few evenings be-
fore Christmas.
His little family,
consisting of two
hove o~I 1. l.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

In the halls Of the aesthetic East
Il am known as Donan, with a P,
And the ladies flock round me at feast,
But what does that matter to me?
I'd rather be out in the West,
And run with the gang and get fat,
And be called by the name love best
Not Peter, or Patrick-but Pat!
I've said the few words that I've said
AS a prelude to what would say!
consider the GLOBE at the head
purchase copy each dayl
Coz. P. PETER PATRICK PAT DOMAIN,
Editor of the Fire Eater, Iceberg Point,
Alaska.
My name is Plummer!
I'm no newcomer!
l was here last summer!
The GLOBE hummer,
c. W. PLUMMER.
(Collect) Aberdeen, Oak.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

Christmas carols, as little children,
standing undreSSed, sang them to their
sleeping parents. Down in the business
part of the city the last good mornings
of 1.-The FOUNDERS" could be heard. and
the man with the glass was able to dis
tinguiSh several of them. Their names,
however, he will not give away this morn
ing. There are many things, however,
that We're seen. which it can 90 no harm
TO speak of. The pet ideas and hobbies
of hundreds of men were read through
the Spy-glaSs. and the record is given
below. Such little things as these are
useful in the literature of city. They
are not intended to harm any one. Pos
Sibly they will not please anybody, but
the GLOBE man saw them from the
tower. 1t can do no harm to let the
world know what the politicians, the
business men and the professional men,
and the ''men about town" are thinking
about.
The glass was focused accurately,
and though the fingers of the man that
held it were cold and his chances of
Christmas dinner not flattering, he
stuck to his post and here is what he
saw:
Reuben Clewett waltzing a recalci-
trant Individual over to the Hotel de
StOrdOck.
Pat COnley inviting his friends around
to call on him at his popular resort on
Seventh street.
Michael CCnroy painting the 'Zenith
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

Ask the winds-NotI. Not 1!
The GLOBE lives on despite hard knocks,
But we have foundercd on the rocksl
j. A. W., Digby, Nova Scotia.
please don't use my full nancy
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

lady-IOve at the midnight hour with
Byron'S beautiful ballad, "Maid of
Athens"
Matt Breen, at the foot of the fire
escape on the Union block, calling to
the young lady descending to jump into
his arms.
Thomas Brennan blushing beneath
his fur coat after having been voted the
most popular member of the Irish Amer
lean club.
John Bell walking up and down Min
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-03
DESIs L. McCARTur.
THE GREEN AHorE THE RED.

THE CREEy lBOyE THE RED
rul often vhc.. our fathers saw the Rcd above tho
They ro-o in ruio but fierce array with sabre, pike
and skcnc. o.,, .,
And oyer aaly a noble town. and many field 0i
qnc, pTo.a'y set the Irish Green above the English
I'm, I'm IL, end. throl,hou, the land, tho shameful
IN, pu.ii-6 led IN triumph high above tho Irish
rut wei. Gc; dol in breach and hclL who, as their
spirits nd. 80,
English Rod.
and they Who LAW. in after times the Rel above the
We're w,,hrr a. the grass that dies beneath forest
Yet often b. this healthy hope their sinking hearts
That IN some div TO come. the Green should nutter
Ocr tho hol
sure 'twa, for this Gonl Edward died and Wore
,..,,-e 9'r, could not bear to leave the Fed above
And twas Tor tbs that owen fought and sarsliclI
p..,,. I1cr cNrs wcro not to sec the Green above
tho led.
so when the strife BEGAN again our darling Ifi'h
WAS down upon tho earth while high the English
vet st,l we held our fearless courc, for something
Before the -trle Ger youlscc the Green above inc
Red
And III. for this We think and toll. and knowledge
strive to CLEAN, - 49,, -.
That We NAV pun tho English Red below the Irish
And leave o"i sons sweet Liberty. and smiling plenty
,hovc m, land once dark with blood-the Green above
tho licdl
Tho jealous English Urant now has banned the Irish
AMI forced n, TO conceal it like a something foul and
mean.
Ilt vet, by Heavens. he'll sooner raise MS VICTIMS
from tho dead 49,.
Than for-r hearts TO leave tho 6rcch ana COtloh
to tho Icdl
Wen trust ourselves, Tor Goa IL Sood anu prsSc'
those who lean -,
on their brave hearts. and not upon an caf'hly hS
queen, - - 49,,
onco and forever moro to raise the Green above the
'' THOMAS DAVIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-03

made single quick motion and the insuter measures
his length npon pavement The lady walked on Astne
discounted dandy slowly picked hmeeIf up, gnnlna
his head ruefully. We'll, that Is Mrs John Morrfssey
All women cannot be Mrs. John Morrisseys. but 81!
women may gain proficiency In boxing that may stanQ
them In good stead I'm emergency. and Miss Black
well article cites many valuable reasons why women
and invgoratng exercise And. by the way, perhaps
masculine support for this PROPOSITION
OF self-defencc may be won by the opinion which Miss
Blackwell cites from Mr. Hughes's - Tom Brown az
Rugby" that nothing is good for the temper as box
ing 1t would indeed &C undeniable that woman VINO
could calmly put the gloves for lively bout ana
OF the contest In which she hal suffered several
sde wnders and RIB roasters and few violent blows
on the nose without for instant losing her temper
must valuable adunct to any home Speaking serious
ously there Is some good sense In Miss BlackwelPs
article and The Listener must with her deduction
that while turning the other cheek Is often most eff
fecive certainly is most charming way OF meeting
a rude attack there occasions when the proficiency
Mrs John Morrissey must be most coulnendabe pos
session as well as u valuable accori pi shment